Lake Cumberland Migrant Head Start

The Lake Cumberland Migrant Head Start Program serves infants, toddlers and children with disabilities of migrant families in a developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environment.

LCCAA participates in the Kentucky Migrant Head Start Network. LCCAA’s Migrant Head Start Program will serve 32 participants in Pulaski and Casey counties with a seasonal, full-day center-based program. The program provides comprehensive, holistic, and inclusive services including medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, and education, as well as a practical Partnering with First Steps. The program has an intensive approach to work WITH parents to improve migrant family, and child health, education and development.

Eligibility

Income-eligible families include infants and toddlers between the ages of zero and five years of age, typically and with disabilities; 51% of the family income must be from work in agriculture and the family must have moved once within the last twenty-four (24) months.

This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

For the 2016-2017 year, The Lake Cumberland Head Start Policy Council will meet at 10:30 (Central Time) on the third Thursday of the month at the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency’s Central office.

We serve the following Counties in South Central Kentucky

Adair - Casey - Clinton - Cumberland - Green - McCreary - Pulaski - Russell - Taylor - Wayne